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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,545.80, 26,953.43 and 17,385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,545.80, 26,953.43 and 17,385.53 is: 23,974.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,545.80 : 26,953.43 = 17,385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,545.80/26,953.43 = 17,385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,545.80x = 26,953.43 × 17,385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,545.80x = 468,599,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,599,444.17/19,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,974.44

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